Newcastle United Jets FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC, A League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Newcastle United Jets FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC — A League .
- Newcastle United Jets FC 26 games · 48 pts (2025/26)
- Western Sydney Wanderers FC 26 games · 21 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Zetter
- Referee Adam Fielding
- Referee James Cleal
- Referee
- Referee Ryan Gallagher
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 26 | 48 |
| 2 | Adelaide United FC | 26 | 43 |
| 3 | Auckland FC | 26 | 42 |
| 4 | Melbourne Victory FC | 26 | 40 |
| 5 | Sydney FC | 26 | 39 |
| 6 | Melbourne City FC | 26 | 38 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 26 | 34 |
| 8 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 26 | 33 |
| 9 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 26 | 32 |
| 10 | Perth Glory FC | 26 | 31 |
| 11 | Brisbane Roar FC | 26 | 26 |
| 12 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 26 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 30 Mar | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 16 Mar | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 02 Mar | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Feb | Adelaide United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Feb | Melbourne City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Mar | Melbourne City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Mar | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Mar | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 24 Feb | Perth Glory FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | Adelaide United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Newcastle United Jets FC | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #12 |
| 48 | Points | 21 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 15 / 3 / 8 | W / D / L | 5 / 6 / 15 |
| 55 | Scored | 27 |
| 39 | Conceded | 43 |
| +16 | GD | -16 |
| 1.85 | PPG | 0.81 |
| 58% | Win % | 19% |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Newcastle United Jets FC this season
Newcastle United Jets FC this season
19%
Clean Sheets
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season
Newcastle United Jets FC are 1st (48 pts). Western Sydney Wanderers FC are 12th (21 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Newcastle United Jets FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/3
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/1
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Newcastle United Jets FC
| Eli Adams | 10 G | 4 A |
| Clayton Taylor | 9 G | 3 A |
| Lachlan Rose | 8 G | 1 A |
| Xavier Bertoncello | 7 G | 1 A |
| Lachlan Bayliss | 5 G | 3 A |
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
| Bozhidar Kraev | 5 G | 2 A |
| Ryan Fraser | 4 G | 3 A |
| Brandon Borrello | 4 G | 2 A |
| Kosta Barbarouses | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Newcastle United Jets FC launch into their encounter with Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Ben Kantarovski, a Australia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' Newcastle United Jets FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 25' It’s high time Ernie Merrick made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 30' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 30 minutes.
- 35' Steven Ugarkovic has been relatively quiet despite scoring 12 goals in his last 206 appearances.
- 40' A quiet spell here at . Newcastle United Jets FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 43' Rashid Mahazi puts Western Sydney Wanderers FC on the lead.
- 46' Kaine Sheppard gets the nod from Newcastle United Jets FC. He replaces Ronald Vargas and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' Australia international Joseph Champness has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 52' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Keanu Baccus.
- 57' Newcastle United Jets FC have won 277 goals from 206 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 62' The Western Sydney Wanderers FC manager makes a substitution. Alexander Baumjohann departs to be replaced by Abraham Majok.
- 63' Against the run of play, Roy O'Donovan has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 66' Fresh legs for Western Sydney Wanderers FC! Roly Bonevacia comes on to replace Kwame Yeboah.
- 67' A change in the Newcastle United Jets FC ranks — Joseph Champness exits the field as Angus Thurgate enters on 67.
- 70' Vedran Janjetovic makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Western Sydney Wanderers FC are in front.
- 74' Keanu Baccus makes no mistake. The score reads 1-3 and Western Sydney Wanderers FC are in front.
- 79' The Newcastle United Jets FC manager makes a substitution. Daniel Georgievski departs to be replaced by Ivan Vujica.
- 82' Angus Thurgate does the damage! The net is bulging and Newcastle United Jets FC surge ahead!
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Giancarlo Gallifuoco. He replaces Rashid Mahazi on 86 minute.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Newcastle United Jets FC players.
Lineups
Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 1
- 4
- 18
- 17
- 44
- 5
- 6
-
10
Ronald Vargas ↓ Kaine Sheppard 46'
- 24
- 9
Bench
-
13
Ivan Vujica ↑ 79'
-
32
Angus Thurgate ↑ 67'
- 20
- 23
-
14
Kaine Sheppard ↑ 46'
Coach
Ernie Merrick
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 22
- 11
- 21
- 20
- 5
- 24
- 17
- 9
-
27
Kwame Yeboah ↓ Roly Bonevacia 66'
- 12
Bench
- 40
-
28
Roly Bonevacia ↑ 66'
-
49
Abraham Majok ↑ 62'
- 13
-
3
Giancarlo Gallifuoco ↑ 86'
Coach
Markus Babbel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jason Hoffman | 4 |
| Apostolos Stamatelopoulos | 4 |
| Angus Thurgate | 4 |
| Roy O'Donovan | 3 |
| Nicolas Milanovic | 3 |
| Romain Amalfitano | 2 |
| Dimi Petratos | 2 |
| Samuel Silvera | 2 |
Head to Head
Newcastle United Jets FC Form
2019-04-06
Newcastle United Jets FC
3–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
2019-03-30
Wellington Phoenix FC
4–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2019-03-16
Newcastle United Jets FC
2–3
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2019-03-02
Melbourne Victory FC
0–2
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2019-02-24
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–0
Adelaide United FC
D
2019-02-15
Newcastle United Jets FC
3–1
Melbourne City FC
W
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form
2019-04-06
Newcastle United Jets FC
3–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2019-03-30
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
3–0
Melbourne City FC
W
2019-03-17
Wellington Phoenix FC
3–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2019-03-08
Brisbane Roar FC
1–4
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
2019-02-24
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–1
Perth Glory FC
D
2019-02-16
Adelaide United FC
1–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.77
Newcastle United Jets FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 77% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Newcastle United Jets FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.14
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 3.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 4.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
Double Chance
Newcastle United Jets FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Western Sydney Wanderers FC
37%
Newcastle United Jets FC or Western Sydney Wanderers FC
81%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Western Sydney Wanderers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.2%
3 – 1
7.4%
1 – 1
6.8%
2 – 0
6.3%
3 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5.5%
4 – 1
5.1%
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
4.2%
1 – 2
4.1%
4 – 0
3.8%
4 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Newcastle United Jets FC
| Handicap | Newcastle United Jets FC covers | Push | Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -2 | 27% | 18% | 54% |
| -1.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| -1 | 46% | 20% | 35% |
| -0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Newcastle United Jets FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.